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TOMBSTONE INSCRIPTIONS 



IN THE OLD 



PRESBYTERIAN 
BURYING GROUND 



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GREENWICH, NEW JERSEY 



WITH A 



HISTORICAL SKETCH 



COMPILED BY 



FRANK D. ANDREWS 

Secretary Vineland Historical and Antiquarian Society 



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VINEIAND, NEW JERSEY 
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TOMBSTONE INSCRIPTIONS 

IN THE OLD 

PRESBYTERIAN 
BURYING GROUND 

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GREENWICH, NEW JERSEY 



WITH A 



HISTORICAL SKETCH 



COMPILED BY 



FRANK D. ANDREWS 

Secretary Vineland Historical and Antiquarian Society 



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PREFACE. 

The principal object of this publication is to preserve 
in convenient form the names, dates and epitaphs found 
on the tombstones of former residents of Greenwich who 
lie buried in the grave yard, where once stood the old 
Presbyterian meeting-house by the "great street," which 
beginning at the riverside, some two miles distant, 
leads to this hallowed ground. 

This highway has been in constant use for more than 
two hundred years. Up and down this ancient road 
have passed and repassed the men and women who have 
made the town their home since the arrival of the Qua- 
ker colonists and the Connecticut settlers more than two 
centuries ago. 

Here, at the Head of Greenwich was built the early 
church, small, as was their numbers at first, but as the 
congregation increased in wealth and standing, replaced 
by a substantial even elegant structure of brick, which 
standing for a century, was for many years the centre of 
religious activity of the county. 

Here we find, as we reverently move among the graves 
the names of men and women who living in the vicinity 
worshipped in the old meeting-house, and dying were 
buried in the yard surrounding it. Among those lying 
here are soldiers of the Revolution, men active in the 
affairsof church. State and country; with their helpmates 
beside them, women honored for their industry, good 
ness and self-sacrifice, worthy ancestors of those who 
trace their lineage to the early inhabitants of Greenwich. 



PREFACE 



Not every old grave yard has with,,, its boundaries 
the remains of so many worthy men and women as tW 
enclosure at the Head of Greenwich. No, infrequently 
the hfeof an .ndividnal may be summed up by the 
words: Born I.ved, and died, so little is there to be saM 
regardmg them. This is not the case with n.any who 
are entombed in thi., .sacred spot; life to them was some! 
danfrr "" ""eventful, monotonous round of 

daily duties, some were active in the strife that tried 
men-s souls, others won honor iu their profess o or 
fXw mTn" "" '''" '°'" ''''' '"' --- - '"eir 

setMrr"'"' '"'•'''" "'' ^''P^"-'>"« ™»n'on to all old 
settled commumties, its yonng men and women leave 
their native place and seek fame and fortune elsewhere 
many „f .hem however, retain pleasant recollection o^ 
the home of their fathers, and have an abiding intere" 
.u the history of the town, ,o them, these ins'c ipZ 
will awaken memories of the past, and pride in their 
relationship. To genealogists and others engaged in 
research and the study of family history, it fs hoped 
this record may also prove useful. 

The history of the Presbyterian Church, published in 
I87r,was written by Dr. Enoch Fithian, whose residence 
was but a short distance from the entrance to this old 
church yard m which his parents are buried. Born 
May.o ,79., he lived over one hundred years, dying 
November ,5, ,89a. The writer acknowledges his in 
debteduess to this excellent history of the Church "n 
preparing the following historical sketch. 

TT Frank D. Andrews 

ViNELAND, New Jersey. 

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HISTORICAL SKETCH. 

The first settlers of Greenwich were Friends, or Qua- 
kers, from John Fenvvick's Colony at Salem, some of 
whom secured deeds to their sixteen acre lots before 1690 
and laid the foundation of a town. 

In 1692 the West New Jersey Society purchased a 
large tract of land in the county which they were desir- 
ous of selling to actual settlers. This opportunity to 
secure rich fertile land under favorable conditions led to 
the removal of a company of men and women from Fair- 
field County in Connecticut, part of whom located alonj; 
the river on the Society's land, and estahli.sh.ed there the 
the township of Fairfield. The others united with the 
Quakers in developing the settlement already commen- 
ced, to which they gave the name of Greenwich, from 
the town whence they came. 

The West New Jersey Society through their liberality 
and for the encouragement of the New England settlers, 
prevailed upon Rev, Thomas Bridge, an English clergy- 
man of undoubted ability and piety to settle among the 
people of Fairfield. 

Although no church records are known to exist, Mr. 
Bridge, coming in 1695, spent nearly nine years among 
them, ministering to their spiritual welfare. 

The date of the organization of the church at Green- 
wich is unknown, the early record.s having been destroy- 
ed. It is quite likely Mr, Bridge preached to the 
Greenwich people, possibly assisted in the formation 
of a church there, either before or upon the arrival of 



5 HISTORICAL SKETCH. 

Mr, Black, for it is doubtful if the Connecticut settlers 
of Greenwich would long remain without a religious 
teacher. Little is known regarding Mr, Black or how 
long he remained in Greenwich. He was in Lewes, 
Delaware in 1708, probably having severed his connec- 
tion with the church in West Jersey, 

The church records previous to 1747 are lost, and the 
only earlier paper in possession of the society is a deed 
of gift from Jeremiah Bacon to Henry Joyce and Thomas 
Maskell for "one acre of land in trust for the people 
called Presbyterians, on the north side of Cohansey to 
build and establish a meeting house for the public wor- 
ship of God," dated April 24 1717. 

On this ground it is supposed a frame building was 
erected, small, but sufficient for their u.se. 

Doubtless the friendship existing between the resi- 
dents of Fairfield and Greenwich was such that when the 
former had a minister, the latter also had the advantages 
of his teaching, either by joining with them in their log 
cabin by the Cohansey, or he ministered to them on 
stated occasions. Such it is believed to have been 
the case with Rev. Henry Hook, who from 17 18 to 1722, 
preached to the two congregation on alternate Sundays, 

Supplies were doubtless sent from time to time by the 
Presbytery under whose protection they were. 

It was not however until 1728 that Greenwich had a 
settled minister, when Rev. Ebenezer Goold, a native of 
Guilford Conn., (Yale 1723,) was ordained ami installed 
pastor. Soon after his settlement he married Aniie 
Brewster, a descendant of Elder William Brewster who 
came in the Mayflower to Plymouth in 1620. A parson- 
age was built for their accommodation on land virtually 
given the society by Nicholas and Leonard Gibbon, 
large land owners, who though of the Episcopal faith 



HISTORICAL SKETCH. 6 

were desirous of building up the town. The deed was 
for six acres and dated June 13, 1729-30, "in respect 
that they have to the Presbyterian inhabitants or De- 
scenting Presbyterians inhabitants of the north side of 
Cohansey and also for the sum of five shillings" 

The original subscription paper with a list of the sub- 
scribers has been preserved. Their names are: 
Ebenezer Goold ^500 Matthias Fithian £ 5 



Josiah Fithian 
William Watson 
Elias Cotting 
Samuel Clark 
Benjamin Dare 
Thomas Ewings 
Abiel Carll 
Thomas Buryman 
Abraham Reeves 
Jonathan Sayre 
Nathaniel Bishop 
Samuel Miller 
Jonathan Holmes 
Thomas Sayre 
John Pagget 
Harber Peck 
Nehemiah Veal 
Samuel Moore 
John Miller 
Joseph Peck 
Nathaniel Harris 
Francis Julis 
John Shaw 
Philip Vickers 
John Keith 
Uriah Bacon 



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o o John Woolsey 
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o o Aaron Mulford 
o o Charles Fordham 
10 o o William Perry 
500 Beelbe Sheppard 
o o Francis Brewster 
o o James Caruthers 
o o Thomas Read 
5 o Benjamin Worton 
o o John Woodruff 
o o Noah Miller Jr. 
o o Joseph More 
9 o James McKnight 
o o Charles Campbell 
o o John Alexander 
o o Ebenezer Ash Smith 
o o Nathan Lupton 
o o James Crawford 
o o James Robin.son 
I 10 o Nathaniel More 
300 John Tyler 
500 John Plummerin work 10 o 
2 100 William Tullis 100 

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Robert James ^ i o o Deborah Keith £ 

Stephen Jessup i o o Mere)' Maskell 

Moses Platts i lo o Samuel Bacon Jr. 

Samuel Morfet i lo o Josiah Parvin 

John Ffinlaw i o o Thomas Padgett 

Joseph Simkius i o o Tliomas Waitman 
The sum total of the subscription is ^"234 mo. 

When built, the church was forty four feet in length, 
thirty five in width and two stories in height, the walls 
were of brick and when the roof was put in place it is 
said the congregation worshiped there, it being several 
years before completion. Tlie pews, l)ui]t at the pew 
holders expense, were placed on a raised platform follow- 
ing the wall, on the floor which was of brick, benches 
were placed. A broad aisle extended from the entrance 
on the east to the pulpit at the west. At first built stairs 
to the gallery were on the outside, later changed to the 
interior. There were deep galleries in front and on the 
sides. The pulpit was the crowning glory of the church; 
it is said to have been made in Boston. In shape it was 
hexagonal with sounding board of the same shape orna- 
mented by different colored woods inlaid, the princpal 
oraamant being a star radiating from a circle near the 
centre, within the circle was another sta;-, the material 
being black walnut. 

When completed in 1751, the church was the largest 
she most imposing edifice in this part of West Jer.sey. 

Mr. Goold's wife died July 16, 1739, aged 36 years, 
and was buried under the communion table of the church 
then recently erected. About this time the parsonage 
was burned with the furniture it contained and probably 
the church records also. 

Mr. Goold's views regarding the form of chnrch gov- 
ernment not pleasing the congrtgation he removed with 



HISTORICAL SKETCH. 8 

out dismission by the Presbytery, and in 1740 was in- 
stalled pastor of the church in Cutchogue, a parish of 
Southold, in Long Island. 

For six years the church had no regular minister, du- 
ring the time eminent divines preached to the people at 
infrequent intevals. The celebrated Whitefield came to 
Greenwich in 1740, so great a number assembled to hear 
him the church could not hold them and he spoke in a 
grove near by. Gilbert Tennent and Rev. Dr. Samuel 
Finley also visited Greenwich. In 1743 Mr. William 
Dean preached there, but it was not until September 
4th 1746 the church had a settled minister, when Rev. 
Andrew Hunter was installed. Mr. Hunter not only 
served the church at Greenwich, but that of Deerfield, 
preaching every third Sabbath at the latter place until 
1760, A parsonage, with a farm of one hundred and five 
acres was purchased May 3, 1754, for Mr. Hunter. 

Rev. Andrew Hunter, who was born in Ireland about 
17 15, was licensed to preached by the New Brunswick 
Presbytery May 28, 1745, and the foUowirg year .settled 
at Greenwich. After 1760, he served the church at 
Greenwich only. He is said to have been an ardent 
patriot and the church a gathering place for supplies for 
the soldiers which were stored there until conveyed to 
them. He died July 28, 1775, aged 60 years. 

During the Revolutionary war the church was suppli- 
ed by Rev. Mr. Keith, Rev. Andrew Hunter Jr., a neph- 
ew of the late pastor, and others. 

It was during Andrew Hunter's pastorate that the 
church attained its greatest prosperity, the congregations 
were large, and included a good proportion of the intelli- 
gent, influential and wealthy residents of the county. 

Rev. George Faitoute took charge of the congregation 
August 18, 1781, was installed pastor April 8, 1782, and 
dismissed in 178S or 1789. 



9 HISTORICAL SKETCH. 

A society having been formed and a meeting hou^e 
built in Bridgeton, they united with the Greenwich con- 
:5regationin installing Rev. William Clarkson, November 
1794, pastor of both churches. He was dismissed in 1801. 

In 1802 Rev. Alexander Boyd tilled the pulpit for a 
short time. The following year Rev. Hezekiah Wood- 
ruff ministered to the congregations, but was not accept- 
able to all, however they agreed upon Rev. Jonathan 
Freeman who was installed pastor of both churches, Oc- 
tober 16, 1805. He died November 17, 1822. 

Efforts to secure a pastor cojointly with Bridgeton 
having failed, Rev. Samuel Lawrence was installed pas- 
tor of the Greenwich church November 10, 1824. 

The old church after one hundred years of use was 
deemed unsatisfactory and a more modern structure 
erected on the opposite side of the highway. The new 
building was dedicated May 5, 1836, and the church 
has since been served by the following clergymen: Rev. 
Shepard Kosciusco Kollock; Rev. John S. Stewart; Rev. 
Henry E. Thomas; Rev. William Smitz; Rev. J. C. Lev- 
engood; Rev. F. S. Breunemen; Rev. L C. Wainwright, 
and Rev. J. Calvin Kranse, the present incumbent. 

Before the old brick church was built the dead were 
buried in places set apart for the purpo.'^e on the farms 
of the members of the congregation. The ground about 
the church then became the place of sepulchure and 
remained until it was so filled with graves, that in 1863, 
a cemetery was laid out by the present church, and bur- 
ials were seldom made in the old yard. 

Among the stones in the old grave yard are nearly a 
score of tablets commemorating the virtues of the honor- 
ed dead, that of Rev. Andrew Hunter marking the site 
of the old church he .served .so long and faithfully, his 
remains having been buried under the broad aisle. 



HISTORICAL SKETCH. lO 

On one side of the tomb of Rev. Andrew Hunter, as 
it stands today, is a marble slab in memory of Amie 
Goold, wife of Rev. Ebenezer Goold, who died July i6. 
1739, and was buried beneath the floor where the com- 
munion table stood in the newly erected meeting-house. 

An interesting event in the history of Greenwich took 
place December 22, 1774, when a party of young men 
disguised as Indians burned a cargo of East India tea, 
recently lauded and stored in the village. Four num- 
bers of the tea party are buried in this yard: Thomas 
Ewing, James B. Hunt, Joel Fithian and Joel Miller, 

Enos Ewing, who though but a boy, was according 
to local tradition with the party that eventful evening 
when the tea was destroyed, is also buried here. 

Should the reader care to learn more regarding the 
history of Greenwich, they are refered to the "History of 
the Early Settlement and Progress of Cumberland 
County," by Lucius Q. C. Elmer, 1869; "History of 
the Presbyterian Church," b}' Enoch Fithian, M. D., 
1871; "History of Greenwich," in the "History of 
Gloucester, Salem and Cumberland Counties," 1883, by 
Charles E. Sheppard; "The Tea Burners of Cumber- 
land County," 1908, by Frank D. Andrews; "Historical 
Sketches of Greenwich in "Old Cohansey." 1905; "Co- 
lonial and Old Houses of Greenwich," 1907, and 
"Reminiscences of Greenwich." 1910, by Bessie Ayars 
Andrews. 

Mrs. Andrews, who is a native and former resident of 
Greenwich, and familiar with the old grave yard from 
childhood, has written for this publication the verses 
which appear on the following page. 



THE OLD GRAVE YARD. 

At every morn the light of day, 
Reveals to those who pass this way 
These time stained stones of ancient date, 
And old, old tablets near the gate. 

We find the hero, old time slave, 
The aged settler, soldier brave. 
The old divine, physician's wise; 
From many climes the dead here lies. 

The old time mother struggled through 
Her burdened cares, in country new; 
And oft we find, close by her side 
Her darling child, her joy, her pride. 

The spreading oak does slowly grow 
Whose branches, western breezes blow 
O'er shadows graves, to all unknown. 
For many are, unmarked by stone. 

The willow weeps in solitude 
Displaced the stones that near it stood; 
Has grown in beauty as it waves 
And softly murmurs o'er the graves. 

These printed pages, here you'll find 
Perchance the sire you had in mind. 
The name, the date, the epitaph 
Is here preserved, in your behalf. 



INSCRIPTIONS 

ON THE 

GRAVE-STONES 

IN THE OLD BURYING GROUND OF THE 

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. 
Greenwich, New Jersey. 



AVARS. 
Anna S. Ayars Died January 8 1867 in the 21st year 
of her age 

I sleep in Jesus! Mother, 
Brother, Sister, Friend. Oh 
meet me when I wake. 
Colwell Ayars Died March 29 A. D. 1857 i" the 68th 
year of his age 

Eunice wife of Colwell Ayars Died Oct 13 A. D. 1841 
Aged 59 years 4 months & 13 days 

Eleanor wife of Colwell Ayars Died Aug 31st 1864 
In the 68 y'r of her age 

BACON. 

David Bacon was born the 28th August A D 1762 and 
died the 4th December A. D. 181 1 aged 49 y. 3 m. 6 days 

David Bacon was born the 9th June A D 1796 and 
died the 22ud March 181 1 aged 14 y. 9 m 15 days 

Edward S. Bacon 18 10 — 1S80 



II INSCRIPTIONS. 

In memory of Isabella S daughter of Abel & Mary 
Bacon died June 28th 1862 aged 50 years 
"Blessed are the dead 
that die in the Lord" 

In memory of James Bacon who departed this life 
March eleventh 1775 aged 41 years 

James Bacon departed this life Feb y 7lh 1816 aged 
26 y. 10 m. 13 d. 

BAKER. 

In memory of Rachel Baker long a consistent member 
of this church who departed in the triumph of faith 
August 15 1851 in the 76th year of her age 

BARKER. 

David J. Barker died Aug 7 183 1 aged 7mo & 25 days 

Hope wife of Rev. E. M. Barker born May 26th 1807 
died Aug ist 1831 aged 24 years 2mo <fe 5 days 

In memory of Richard Barker who departed this life 
Nov r 5th 1795 aged 39 years 

BENNETT. 

In memory of Jeremiah Bennett who departed this 
life on the 21st of November 1807 aged 71 years 9 
months & 28 days Also, near this stone lies one 

brother one daughter and seven grand children 

In memory of Sarah wife of Jeremiah Bennette depar- 
ted this life March 29th 1798 aged 60 years 

She was a member of the Presbyterian church for 30 
years & was esteemed a real christian 

BEREMAN. 

In memorj' of John Bereman who departed this life in 
the 7th day of January 1805 in the 71st year of his age 

In memory of Sarah Bereman who departed this life 
on the 5th day of May 1804 in the 65th year of her age 



INSCRIPTIONS. 12 

In memory of Thomas Beremau who died June the 5 
1749 aged 55 years 

In memory of Martha Bereman who died Sept r ist 
1759 aged 59 years 

BLOOM FIELD 

A Memorial of Phebe Blooinfield daughter of Jonathan 
Holmes Esq In Jan 1766 she was married to Doct Ward 
of Greenwich & surviving her husband was again mar- 
ried to Doct Bloomfield of Woodbridge in 1775 whom 
she also survived & departed this life after a tedious and 
severe illness on 29th of August 1820 in the 82nd year 
of her age She was a member of the Presbyterian 
Church of Bridgeton upwards of 12 years & much es- 
teemed by all her connections & acquaintances 

Our age to seventy years is set 

How short the time, how frail the state 

And if to eighty we arrive, 

We rather sigh and groan than live 

BOWEN 

Our Father Dan Bowen departed this life Feb 10 1829 
aged 58 years 

Our Mother Letitia Bowen wife of Dan Bowen de- 
parted this life Mar 11 1824 aged 47 years 

Our Sister Jane Bowen daughter of Dan & Letitia 
Bowen departed this life Mar 23 1826 aged 28 years 

Our Sister Mary Bowen daughter of Dan & Letitia 
Bowen departed this life July 1 1 1885 aged 82 years aud 
for 57 years a member of the Presbyterian Church 

Blessed are the poor in spirit 

for theirs is the kingdom of 

heaven 



13 INSCRIPTIONS. 

BREWSTER 
In memory of Francis Brewster who departed this Hfe 
November 24th 1768 aged 58 years 

Be ye not Slothful but 
followers of them who thro' 
Faith and Patience inherit ye 
Promise 

BROWN 

In memory of Amos F. Brown who departed this life 
June nth 1854 in the 62nd year of his age 

In memory of Sarah wife of Amos Brown who depar- 
ted this life July 15 1821 aged 25 years 

In memory of Lydia C. wife of Amos F. Brown who 
departed this life Nov 5th 1868 in the 66th year of her age 

In memory of Enoch Brown son of Amos F. & Sarah 
Brown who departed this life Aug 6 1849 aged 29 years 
& 9 mo 

In memory of Daniel Brown who departed this life 
April 7th 1804 aged 39 years 

David Brown born Feb 18 181 1 died Jan 31 1845 

In memory of Deborah Brown who departed this life 
December 19th 1824 in the 55th year of her age 

In memory of Enoch Brown born Oct 13 i795died 1815 

In memory of Isaac Brown who departed this life 
Octr 9th 1820 in the 75th year of his age 

In memory of Elizabeth, wife of Isaac Brown who de- 
parted this life October 30tU 1822 in the 80th year of 
her age 

In memory of our mother Elizabeth Brown Died Feb 
22 1848 in the 67tli year of her age 

In memory of Isaac Brown who departed this life Jul}' 
i6th 1822 in the 21 year of his age 



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In memory of our father Jonathan Brown Died May 

5 1855 in the 71st year of his age 

In memory of Joseph Brown who departed this life 
November 17th 1820 in the 45th year of his age 

J. N. B. M. W. B. P. W. B. 

In memory of Phebe widow of Joseph Brown who de- 
parted this h'fe July 18 1858 in the 84th year of her age 

In memory of Newcomb Brown who departed this life 
the nth day March 1800 aged 33 years 

Maria N. Brown Born Oct 25 18 12 died Jan 9 1855 

In memory of Rebecca Brown who departed this life 
March 19th 18 10 aged 55 years 

In memory of Sarah daughter of Daniel & Sarah 
Brown who departed this life Aug t 12 1796 in the 21st 
year of her age 

In memory of Thomas Brown who departed this life 
March 13th i8io aged 71 years 

Thomas C. Brown Feb 6 1818 Sept 16 1877 
I know that my Redeemer liveth 

Letitia R. Brown April 6 1815 June 16 1882 
"He giveth his beloveth sleep" 

Sacred to the memory of Samuel F. son of Thomas C. 

6 Letitia R. Brown Born Nov 23rd 1841 Died May 
28th 1861 

He sought a city fair and high 
Built by the eternal hands 
And faith assures though we die 
That heavenly building stands 

In memory of Mary E. daughter of Thomas & Letitia 
R. Brown Born May 16 1843 Died May 22 1872 

She sleeps in Jesus 



15 INSCRIPTIONS. 

Edward Comej' son of Thomas C. & Letitia R. Browu 
Born May 22 1854 Died August 12 1854 

In inemor3' of William Brown who departed this life 
Nov ist 18 18 in the 69th year of his age 

BURGIN. 
Sacred to the memory of Enoch Burgin who departed 
this life September 14th 18 15 Aged 42 years 

Elizabeth wife of Enoch Burgin Died Dec 27th 1807 
Aged 27 years i month and 8 days 

Farewell my husband and children dear 
I am not dead but sleeping here" 

First son of Enoch & Elizabeth Burgin died Oct 21st 
1799 

Jane Burgin second daughter of Enoch & Elizabeth 
Burgin died Jan y 5th 1805 aged 4 months 

Hark! how he calls the lender lambs 
And folds them in his arms 

Reuben Burgin third son of Enoch & Elizabeth Bur- 
gin died Oct 15th 1805 aged 2 years and 19 days 

See Israel's gentle shepherd stands 
With all engaging chorus 

Third daughter of Enoch & Elizabeth Burgin died 
Novr i6th 1805 

Fourth daughter of Enoch & tCIizabeth Burgin died 
Dec 17th 1807 

In memory of David Burgin son of Enoch Burgin Esqr 
who died April 20th 1828 in the 28th year of his age 

In memory of Zerviah Burgin who died Sep r ye 15 
1759 aged 23 years 

CEARK. 

In memory of Daniel Clark who departed this life 
December 13 1774 aged 64 years 



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In memory of Anna wife of Dan 1 Clark April ye i8th 
1772 in ye 33 year of her age 

Mary W, Clark born April 25 1817 died Oct 11 1897 

At Rest 
Rachel Clark relict of Daniel Clark and daughter of 
Samuel & Phebe Fithian born July 7 1774 died Oct 22 
1822 

COTLING 
In memory of Elizabeth the wife of Elias Cotling Esqr 
who departed this life the 25th day of June Anne Domin 
1756 in the 73 year of her age 

DANGERFIELD 
In memory of Elizabeth Dangerfield who departed 
this life July 21st 1833 

DOWDNEY. 
Here repose the earthly remains of Samuel M. Dowd- 
ney M. D. Born March nth 1834 Died November 17th 
1861 

Though for a long time an invalid he bore his affliction 
with patient submission and when death came he yielded 
his spirit with cheerful confidence into the hands of his 
redeemer 

I was dumb I opened not 
my mouth because thou 
didst it 

ELWELL 
Martin Elwell died March 30th 1808 in the 26 year of 
his age 

ENGLISH 
In memory of William English died Jan y 21st 1845 
aged 54 years 



17 INSCRIPTIONS. 

Then shall the Dust return to the 

Earth as it was 
And the spirit shall return unto God 

who gave it 

In memory of Phebe English wife of William English 
died Feb y 24th 1830 aged 35 years 

Thou turnest Man to destruction and savest 
him, ye children of men 

EWING 

In memory of Abijah Ewing who departed this life 
January 19 1826 aged 53 years & 5 days 

Ame Ewing Dide July 7 in the 9th year 1773 
In memory of Enos Ewing Esq r son of John & Ban- 
ner Ewing who departed this life August 9th 1834 aged 
73 years 

In memory of Rachel Ewing wife of Enos Ewing who 
departed this life Febry 23rd 1837 aged 77 years 

In memory of Amey daughter of Enos & Rachel 
Ewing who departed this life July 7th 1793 aged 9 years 

Sacred to the memory of James Josiah Ewing son of 
Dr Wm B. & Harriet Ewing died Oct 21st 1872 in the 
64th year of his age 

Sacred to the memory of Martha Harding wife of 
James Josiah Ewing Died Aug i8th 1893 in the 84th 
year of her age 

In memory of William Belford Ewing eldest son of 
James J. & Martha H. Ewing who died Nov 15 1862 in 
the 25 year of his age 

He served as a volunteer in 
the first New Jersey Cavalry 
for 14 mouths was taken sick 
in Virginia, languished a 



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long time in a Hospital 
and finally was permitted 
to come home to die 

How graceful and lovely 

is the youthful soldiers grave 

James J. Ewing Jr Born November 14 1847 drowned 
at sea March 8 1870 

In memory of Maskell Ewing Esq The Upright 
Magistrate the Faithful Friend the tender Husband and 
affectionate Father the kind Master and the sincere 
Christian departed this Life April 16 1796 Aged 75 
Years Also of Mary Ewing daughter of Thomas 
Paget Esq and consort of the said Maskell Ewing She 
died October 30th 1798 aged 75 years 

The Righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance 
The grave of Maskell Ewing Esq who was born 30 
January 1758 and died in the place of his nativity 26 
August 1825 Of enlarged Affections his private Inter- 
est was his Country's good When a youth he bore 
Arms in the revolutionary contest Educated in the 
Profession of the Law he practiced with success And 
both in his native State and in Pennsylvania to which 
he removed in 1805 He filled various offices of Emi- 
nence and Responsibility with Fidelity and Honour 
Integrity Candour and Urbanity marked his Character 
these won the aiTection of those who knew him best and 
in their Heart is also entombed 

James Hunter Ewing M. D., son of Maskell Ewing 
Esq died 28th March 1827 aged 28 years His remains 
are deposited in the vault of his- maternal Ancestors in 
the city of Philadelphia If Gentlei:ess of Manners, a 

cultivated Mind devoted attention to his profe.-sion and 
the warmest Wishes of his Friends could have claimed 



^9 INSCRIPTIONS. 

Longevity this Stone had not been also consecrated to 
his memory by the endearing Affection of his afficted 
Mother 

Child of M. E. 

E Ewing Dide May 7th in the 8th of his age 1773 
Mary H. daughter of Maskell & Bulah Ewing born 
Feb 13 1872 died July 7 1872 

In memory of Olive T. Ewing who departed this life 
December 15th 1826 aged 50 years 

In memory of Robert P. son of D & Robert P. Ewing 
died i8th of 9th month 1873 8 years & 19 days 

In memory of Thomas Ewing who departed this life 
the 28th of February Anno Dom: 174^ Aged 52 years 
of Mary his wife who died Decern r 17th 1784 Aged 84 
years She was the Daughter of Thomas Maskell Esq 
who died Jan y 2 1732 

Thomas Ewing Esq Surgeon and Practitioner of 
Physic After having served his country withi fidelity 
and reputation in a variety of important offices Civil and 
Military Died highly beloved and much lamented Oct 7 
1782 In the 35th year of his age 

In memory of Thomas Ewing son of John & Hannah 
Ewing Born May 6th 1768 died Nov 19 1805 

In Memory of Dr. William Belford Ewing who died 
April 23rd 1866 in the 90 year of his age 
In the duties of a Physician 
a legislator, a judge, a framer 
of the Constitution of New Jersey, 
and a Ruling Elder iti the 
Church of Greenwich, he spent his 
long and useful life 

In memory of xMrs Harriet Ewing and daughter of 
Josiah Seeley Esq r who departed this life Jan y r3th 



I N S C R I 1^ T J O N S . 20 

18 1 2 aged 21 years 

In memory of Harriet Seeley Ewing daughter of W. 
B. Ewing aud Harriet his wife who died Sept 6th 1812 
aged 8 months 

FITHIAN. 

Charles B. Fithian born December 18 1782 died No- 
vember 2ISt T858 

Mary Ewing Fithian wife of Charles B. Fithian born 
May 20th 1787 died 24th 1849 

Sacred to the memory of Joel Fithian who departed 
this life November 9 1821 in the 71 year of his age He 
was a soldier in the Revolution and served his Country 
in many important offices and the Church in Greenwich 
as a Ruling Elder with zeal and fidelity Reader imitate 
his virtues that your end may like his be peaceful 

His children have placed at his grave this testimonial 
of his worth and their affection. 

Filial aflfection commemorates this stone to the memory 
of Elizabeth relict of Joel Fithian and daughter of the 
Rev. Charles Beatty. Her mortal part rest here her 
immortal in the bosom of her Father. Friend and God. 
She was born March 26. 1752 and died August 6, 1825 
Her children shall rise and call her 
blessed 

Joel Fithian died March 28 i8i6aged 7 months i8davs 
Stones close by inscribed: W. M. F. 1VI. S F. E E F 
Josiah Fithian born May 6 1685 died April 3 1741 
Sarah Dennis wife of Joel Fithian died June 23 1732 

Philip Fithian born January 24 1787 died January 17 
1868 ' 

Sarah Reeves wife of Philip Fithian born October 24 
I 784 died March 5 1862 



21 INSCRIPTIONS. 

Rebecca Fithian died January 21 1816 in the 21st 
year of her age 

See truth love and mercy in triumph descending 
And nature all glowing in eden's first bloom 
On the cold cheek of death smile and roses are blending 
And beauty immortal awake from the tomb 

Richard B. Fithian born March 10 1802 died Nov 6 
1886 aged 84 years 

A. E Fithian. Probably wife of the above, (stone 
overturned.) 

To a venerated Ancestry by their descedants 
Samuel Fithian born October 12 17 15 died November 
2 1777 

Phebe Seeley wife of Samuel Fithian died March 12 
1764 

In memory of Samuel Fithian who departed this life 
September 28th 1806 in the 21st year of his age 

GARRISON. 

In memory of Hannah Garrison who departed this life 
September 5th 1828 in the 20th year of her age 

In memory of John Garrison who departed this life 
April 30th A. D. 1 819 in the 42ud year of his age 

In memory of Rachel Ewing wife of Robert S. Garri- 
son who departed this life July 18 1842 aged 29 years 

GIBBON. 

Leonard Gibbon Esq who departed this life the XIX 
day of June MDCCXLIV aged XL years 

In memory of Rebekah wife of Leonard Gibbon who 
died ye 6 of August 1740 aged 30 years 

In memory of Leonard Gibbon who departed this life 
January 17 1768 aged 34 years 



INSCRIPTIONS 



22 



In memory of Nicholas son of Leonard and Mary 
Gibbon who departed this life October 13 1758 aged 10 
months 2 weeks 

GLASPELL. 

Mary Elizabeth daughter of T. D. & C. C Glaspell 
Born April 12 1849 died April 6 1850 

Theophilus D. son of Thomas D. & Christiana Glas- 
pell Born July 23 1841 died Sept 16 1850 

GOOLD 
Here lies the body of Anne Goold wife of the Revern- 
ed Eben r Goold who departed this life July i6th 1710 
aged 36 years '**^ 

Memento Mori 
HANNAH. 

In memory of Bathsheba Hannah wife of Preston 
Hannah who departed this life March 6th 1840 in the 
91st year of her age 

Mary Hannah wife of Doct r Charles Hannah died 
beptri6th 1807 aged 26 years and ro months and 27 days 

Gilbert Hannah son of Charles & Mary Hannah died 
Nov r 21 1806 aged 42 days 

In memory of Samuel Hannah who departed this life 
Aug ID 1826 in the 40th year of his age 

HARRIS. 
Rebecca Harris died May 16 1869 aged 86 years 

HAWKINS 
Our Father Sleepeth 
Daniel M. Hawkins born Feb 12 1804 died Nov 18 
1882 in the 79 y'r of hisage 



23 INSCRIPTJONS. 

There shall be no more death 
Sallie J. wife of D. M. Hawkins born Aug ist 1811 
died June 17th 1863 

Husband weep not for me 
go home dry up your tears 

HOFFMAN. 

Jonathan Hoffman born May 25th 1790 died August 
9 1848 

Amy Hoffman born June 10 1789 died August 17 1861 

HOLMES. 

In memory of Colo Abijah Holmes who died March 
6th 1785 in the 45th year of his age 

Here lieth the body of Rachel Holmes relict of Col: 
A. Holmes who was interred here January 10 1789 aged 
40 years 

Reader ! seek not the merit of this fair 
Upon the surface of unfeeling stone 
Ask of the honest heart its graven there 
Perhaps you'll find it written on your own 

In memory of Jonathan Holmes who departed this life 
February 4th 1778 aged 73 years 

This memorial of Anna Holmes wife of Jonathan 
Holmes Esq r who departed this life in January 1777 
about 68 years of age was erected according to the will 
of her daughter Phebe Bloomfield 

She lived the life of the righteous 

died his death had her last end like his 
Hear what the voice from heaven proclaimed 

For all the pious dead 
Sweet is the saviour of their homes 

and soft their sleeping bed 



INSCRIPTIONS. 24 

HOSHEL 
In memory Ruhamah wife of Michael Hoshel who 
departed this life February 20 1770 Aged 28 years and 
8 months 

HUNT 
In memory of James B. Hunt Esq who departed this 
life August 5 1824 in the 71st year of his age 
He served his Country in her 
struggle for Independence and 
afterwards filled various Civil 
oflSces with fidelity to the Public 
In memory of Sarah E. wife of James B. Hunt Esq 
and daughter of Maskell Ewing Esq who departed this 
life March 22 1834 in the 78th year of year of her age 

James B. Hunt died May 3d 1845 aged 23 years 7 
months 

In memory of Reuben Hunt born February 9 1785 
died July 27 1865 

Blessed are the pure 
in heart for they shall see God 
In memory of Phebe wife of Reuben Hunt born No- 
vember 20th 1788 died October 29th 1858 
"Be still and know that 
I am the Lord" 
In memory of Thomas Ewing Hunt who was born 
March 2d 1783 And who after having served his coun- 
try in various important offices and the Church of 
Greenwich as a Ruling Elder departed this life in the 
full assurance of entering into the rest that remaineth 
for the people of God January 19th 1859 

Mark the perfect man, and behold 
the upright, for the end of that man 
is peace. 



25 INSCRIPTIONS. 

In memory of Margaret wife of Thomas E. Hunt who 
departed this life December 23 1816 in the 36th year of 
her age 

In memory of Eliza L. wife of Thomas E. Hunt who 
departed this life June 6 1822 in the 34th year of her age 

Maskell E. son of Thomas E. & Eliza L. Hunt born 
March 30 1822 died August 10 1822 

In memory of Mary H. wife of Thomas E. Hunt who 
departed this life November 9 1828 in the 43d year of 
her age 

Sarah G. wife of Thomas E. Hunt born Nov loth 
i8oi died Dec i6th 1873 

"Blessed are the dead which die in the 
Lord from henceforth, Yea saith the 
Spirit, that they may rest from their 
labors and their works do follow them" 

Charles E. son of Thomas E. & Sarah C. Hunt born 
April 27 1834 died May 28 1835 

Beneath this stone are deposited the remains of the 
Revd Andrew Hunter A. M. 

For 30 years Pastor of this Church 
He was a Judicious Divine, a 
Zealous Preacher, and 
An eminent Example of 
Piety, Charity, and public Spirit. 
He finished his Labors & entered into 
The Joy of his Lord July 28th 1775 
Aged 60 years 

JAMES 
In memory of Eleanor James who died Jan 20 1829 
in the 76th years of her age 



INSCRIPTIONS. 26 

JOHNSON 
Here lieth the body of Dr James Johnson who departed 
this life May 26th 1759 aged 53 years and 6 month 

To memory of EHzabeth wife of James Johnson died 
March 3rd 1820 aged 62 years 

JONES. 

* of hope 

Sacred to the memory of David Jones who died March 
5th 1846 in the 65th year of his age 

"Are not my days few" 

* of hope 

Sacred to the memory of Rachel Jones wife of David 
Jones who died April 6th 1851 in the 71st year of her age 
Let me die the death of the 
righteous 

Our Sister 
Hannah daughter of David & Rachel Jones died 
March 22d 1869 aged 53 y'rs& 15 days 

Blessed are the dead 
that die in the Lord 

KELLOGG. 
My Husband 
In memory of Reuben Kellogg born November ist 
1809 died July 4th 1848 

We all do fade as a leaf 
KEEN. 

Sacred to the memory of Elias Keen who departed this 
life August II 1847 aged 60 years 4 months and 4 days 
Dearest Father thou hast left us 
And thy loss we deeply feel 
Yet again we hope to meet thee 
Where Christ will our sorrow heal 



27 INSCRIPTIONS. 

In memory of Almira Keen born August 22ud 1786 
died October 8 1865 

Sacred to the memory of our mother Hannah wife of 
Elias Keen who departed this life January 24 1823 aged 
35 years 1 1 months and 2 days 

Beloved children weep not for me 
I am not dead but sleeping here 
The grass is o'er my grave you see 
Prepare for death and follow me 

Elias B. Keen born Sept 21 1821 died Feb 4 1849 

Our brother is dead 

But not forgotten 

H. K. was born Feb 22 1784 dyed Jan 21 1823 

John Keen died January 30 1866 aged 38 years 

A light is from our circle gone 
A voice we loved is stilled 
A place is vacant in our midst 
Which never can be filled 

Franklin son of John & Ruth Keen July 27 1852 aged 
5 days 

Rhoda T. daughter of John & Ruth Keen died Dec 9 
1870 aged 16 yrs 5 mo 

Happy change for me 

Were her last words 

We must have no idols here 

LAWRENCE. 
Jacob Janeway son of Samuel & Sarah D. Lawrence 
died July 3rst 1840 aged 6 years & 10 months 

LUMMAS. 

Catherine Lummas died March 19 1812 in the 68th 
year of her age 



INSCRIPTIONS. 28 

Mc CALLA 

In memory of Dr Archibald Mc Calla who was born 
Feby nth 1763 died June i6th 1811 

In memory of Margaret relict of Dr A. C. Mc Calla 
who died October 9 1830 aged 69 years 

She was a sincere christian 
An excellent wife, a tender 
Most affectionate mother 

In memory of Jane Harrison Mc Calla daughter of Dr 
Arch d & Margaret Mc Calla and relict of the late Dr 
William H. Mc Calla Died August iSth iSiiinthe 
50th year of her age 

In memory of Auley Mc Calla who was born in Phila- 
delphia August 20 1760 died in Roadstown September 
8th 1801 aged 41 years and 19 days 

In memory of Hannah G. Mc Calla who was born 
April 23rd 1763 and died April gth 1815 aged 51 years 
& II mon and 16 days 

In memory of Capt John Mc Calla who departed this 
life July 4th 1784 

An expression of filial duty and affection This tomb 
is erected in memory of Mr. John Mc Calla He was a 
good man in every relation of life a patriotic citizen an 
affectionate husband & father a kind master a sincere 
friend a humble and devoted and exemplary christian 
He died the 24th day of July 1797 aged 85 years 

To the memory of William Hollingshead Mc Calla 
M. D. who departed this life August i6th 1824 aged 
52 years 3 months 

In the family he was happy and accordingly and de- 
votedly dear to all his relations To the afflicted survivors 
his loss is irreparable Distinguished for the charming 
piety he possessed A kind and affectionate heart 



29 INSCRIPTIONS. 

Tranquility and cheerfulness of temper inspiring hope 
and overcoming grief under aflBiction by the most pious 
and cheerful resignation As a Physician he was enlight- 
ened vigilant & humane As a man, as a christian he 
was universally respected and universally regretted 

His infant son Thomas Harrison Mc Calla whose re- 
mains are also here deposited Deceased March 22ud 
1 821 aged seven months 

MASKELL 
In memory of Abijah Maskell who departed this life 
August the 3rd 1806 after a short but painful illness in 
the 34th year of his age 

After experiencing in the short period of 25 days the 
painful affliction of witnessing the death of an affec- 
ionate wife and two infants, leaving behind him two 
small children to lament the irreparable loss of an in- 
dulgent father. His relations were bereft of a valuable 
kinsman and his neighbors a kind friend 

Is this the case that all must die 
And death no age doth spare 
Then let each one to Jesus fly 
And seek for refuge there 

In memory of Mary Maskell wife of Abijah Maskell 
who departed this life July the 9th 1806 in the 29th 
year of her age L,eaving an affectionate husband and 
four small children together with loving parents and nu- 
merous friends to lament her loss 

While pity prevents the rising sigh 
Oh may this truth impart 
With awful power I too must die 
Sink deep in every breast 

This commemorates the death of two twin infant sons 
of Abijah and Mary Maskell aged 20 days 



INSCRIPTIONS. 30 

Happy infants early bless' d 
Rest in peaceful slumber rest 
In memory of Martha Sayre Maskell daughter of 
Abijah & Mary Maskell who departed this life Septem- 
ber 6th aged i year 9 months and 24 days 
Lovely innocent farewell 
Thee we call our own no 
more Death has snatched 
thee from our arms 
Heaven shall give thee brighter charms 

In memory of Constant Maskell who departed this life 
Decern r 26th 1739 aged 43 years 

Time hastens on the hour 
The just shall wake & sing 
O grave where is thy power 
O death where is thy sting 
In memory of Ellen daughter of Jacob T. & Mary 
Maskell who departed this life October ist 1851 aged 3 
years 8 mos & 2 days 

Sleep on dear child 
And take your rest 
God took you away 
He thought it best 
Beneath this stone was buried the body of Thomas 
Maskell Esq r who died Sept 9th 1803 in the 83d year 
of his age He spent a long life in the exercise of every 
domestic and many public virtues and exhibited a bright 
example of integrity economy christian propriety of 
conduct, as he lived so he died in the faith of the gospel 
of Christ and with a lively hope of a glorious immortal- 
ity through the merits of his obedience and death 
His flesh shall slumber in the ground 
Till the last trumpet joyful sound 
Then burst the chains with sweet surprise 
And in his Saviours image rise 



31 INSCRIPTIONS. 

In the memory of Esther Maskell reh'ct of Thomas 
Maskell Esq r deed who died September nth 1805 in the 
58th year of her age 

She was an affectionate condescending wife a tender 
indulgent parent & a bright pattern of domestic virtue 
& economy As a professor of religion she was attentive 
& devout & died in the faith of Jesus Christ, & lively 
hope of redemption through his blood 

Let surviving friends be solicitous in imitating her 
virtues to follow her footsteps as she followed Christ & 
did good & to impress their bereavement by diligent 
preparation for meeting her in a future and more perfect 
state 

Hear what the voice from Heaven declaims 

To those in Christ who die 
Releas'd from all the earthly cares 
They reign with Him on high 

MATTISSON 

In memory of Joseph Mattisson who departed this life 
May the nth 1849 in the 73rd year of his age 

His mind was tranquil and serene 
No terrors in his looks were seen 
His Saviour's smile dispel'd the gloom 
And smooth'd his passage to the tomb 
Stones close by marked R. D. and C. R. 
In memory of Phebe wife of Joseph Mattison died 
July 27 1854 i" the 74th year of her age 

Blessed are the dead 
Who die in the Lord 

MILFORD. 

In memory of Jacob Milford who departed this life 
February the 20th 1790 aged 45 years 
H. N, F. on stone close by. 



INSCRIPTIONS. 32 

In memory of Sarah wife of Jacob Milford who de- 
parted this life Novr the 19th 1791 aged 52 years 

MILLER 

In memory of Capt JohnMiller Born July 30th 1774 
died October 22nd 1858 

In memory of Cornelia wife of Capt John Miller who 
departed this life Feb 2d 1848 aged 70 years & 3 days 

In memory of Joel Miller who died December 8th 
1827 aged 80 years 

John Miller departed this life March 4 1772 aged 61 
years 

MILLS 

In memory of David Mills who departed this life 
February 3d 1801 in the 33d year of his age 

In memory of Hannah wife of David Mills & daughter 
of Philip & Tamson Alexander who died Nov 29 1790 
aged 27 years 

Daniel M. Mills Nov 12 1797 Mar 1868 

Emily R. Mills Apr 22 1802 Oct 22 1866 

Ephraim son of Daniel & Emily Mills Apr 16 1834 
Feb 13 1835 

In memory of David Mills who died Oct 22 1835 in 
the 36th year of his age 

In memory of Hannah Mills the wife of John Mills 
Jun r who departed this life May the 9th 1795 aged 35 
5'ears 

Jeremiah P. Mills A member of Co. G. 24th Regt 
N. J. Vol. Born March 22 1825 died Dec 20 1896 

John Mills departed this life March 4 1772 aged 61 
years 



33 INSCRIPTIONS. 

Sarah H. Mills Born May i8th 1828 died June 28 1893 

Adaline widow of David Mills and late widow of 
David M. Woodruff Born May 9 1807 died Jan 19 1896 

At Rest 

MOORE 
In memory of Abigail Moore who departed this life 
July 23d 1794 aged 83 years 

In memory of Alexander Moore Esquire who depart- 
ed this life on the 5th day of September Anno Domini 
1786 in the eighty second year of his age 

After spending his life in laudable industry and exten 
sive usefulness in many of the most respectable offices of 
society He closed his eyes upon the objects of sense 
in a firm and comfortable hope of a blessed immortality 

One sou two infant daughters are buried close by 

Here rests in hope of a glorious resurrection the body 
of Sarah Moore wife of Alexander Moore Esq 
She departed this life July 3d 1775 in her 45th year 

Under this Stone doth lie bereaved of Life 
The indulgent Mother and the tender Wife 
A kind Relation and enduring Friend 
Beloved in life lamented in her end 
Then why should we lament? it is in vain 
For her to live was Christ, to die was gain 
Beneath this stone the bodies of a son and two daugh- 
ters of Alexander Moore Esq who died in their infancy 
Life how short Eternity how long 

In memory of Anson Moore who died June 6 1775 
aged 6 years 

In memory of Enoch Moore who departed this life 
Jan y 4 1777 aged 44 years i month and 25 days 

Here lyeth the body of Joseph Moore who departed 
this life January the 26th ly^ys aged 46 years 



INSCRIPTIONS. 34 

In memory of Joseph Moore who died April 30th 1800 
in the 59th year of his age 

For many years a ruling Elder in the Presbyterian 
Church at Deerfield 

Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord 

In memory of Joseph Moore who died June 2 1775 
aged 3 years 

In memory of Amy Fithian widow of Joseph Moore 
who died November 20 1824 in the 79th year of her age 
"I know that my Redeemer liveth" 

MORE. 
In memory of Azariah More Esq who departed this 
life September 6th 18 18 in the 80th year of his age 

In memory of Hannah Vickers More who departed 
this life March 25th 1802 aged 20 years 5 month and 7 
days 

She was a dutiful Child sincere Friend and Affection- 
ate Wife 

We mourn our loss but own its just 
In Him who gave we place our trust 
In memory of Hannah Vickers Moore daughter of 
Enoch H. and Hannah V. More who departed this life 
October 8th 1802 aged 6 months 22 days 

Short, yet how pleasing was her visit here 
But soon removed to a nobler sphere 
In memory of Mary wife of Enoch H. More who de- 
parted this life June 9 A. D. 1809 aged 35 years 2 
months and 10 days 

Her virtues live in the breast of all who knew her 
Here Mary rests, escaped this mortal strife 
Above the joys, beyond the woes, of life 
Blest be the bark that wafts us to the shore 
Where death divided friends sh.all part no more 



35 INSCRIPTIONS. 

In memory of Jeremiah B. More son of Enoch H. & 
Mary More who died Sept r 9 A D 1807 aged 5 month 
& 2 days 

Happy infant early bless'd 
Rest in peaceful slumber rest, 
Early sever'd from the cares 
Which increase with growing years 

In memory of Ephraim son of Enoch & Mary More 
who died June 13th A D 1809 aged 24 days 

All those we love decay, we die in part 
String after string is sever'd from the heart 

In memory of Margaret daughter of John and Elizabeth 
More who departed this life August 6th 1837 in the 35th 
year of her age 

In memory of Martha More who departed this life 
September 29th 1830 in the 83rd year of her age 

In memory of Mary More who departed this life Jan y 
17th 1797 aged 47 years 

In memory of Rachel widow of Enoch More who de- 
parted this life April 14th 1796 aged 44 years and 4 days 

In memory of Rebeca T. More daughter of Enoch H. 
and Mary A. More who died Septemper 23rd 1823 in the 
loth year of her age 

T'was God's most righteous will 
And be that will obey'd 

MULFORD. 

Here lieth ye body of Aaron Mulford who departed 
this life the 13th of January 1755 in the 52nd year of 
his age 

Here lieth the body of Christian the wife of Aaron 
Mulford who departed this life October the I4tli 1752 
aged 47 years 



INSCRIPTIONS. 36 

In memory of John Mulford who departed this life 
December loth 1799 in the 43d year of his age 

In memory of Mrs Sarah Mulford (formerly Mrs Ew 
ing) wife of Doctr Thomas Ewing who departed this 
life April ist 1806 aged 54 years 

Here lies the body of William Mulford who departed 
this life April 19th 1801 aged 67 years 

In memory of Elizabeth Mulford wife of Wm Mulford 
who died in childbed Sept 6 1805 of a son who lies in- 
tered by her side aged 18 y. 6 m. 

Her person was handsome: her manners simple and 
easy the opening of sensibility She was a dutiful child, 
an affectionate wife and a faithful friend 

OGDEN. 

Anna D. Ogden died Aug 29 1869 in the 91st year of 
her age 

Fold the weary hands to rest 
God hath called He knoweth best 

Stones inscribed: — E. P. and R. P. 

PADGETT. 

In memory of Ruth wife of David Padgett who died 
April ye ist 1749 age 59 years 

Ebenezer Padgett died Feb y 20 1837 i^i the 6ist year 
of his age 

Precious in the sight of the Lord 
is the death of his Saints 

In memory of Hannah Padgett daughter of Gamaliel 
& Euseanna Padgett who departed this life September 
2nd 1829 aged 2 years 11 months and 8 days 

Sarah Padgett wife of Ebenezer Padgett died Jau y 3 
18 15 in the 68th year of her age 
"Blessed are pure in heart for they shall see God" 



37 INSCRIPTIONS. 

Sarah Padgett wife of Ebenezer Padgett died Jany 3 
1815 in the 68th year of her age 

"Blessed are the pure in heart 
for they shall see God" 

In memory of William E. Padgett son of Gamalia & 
lyUsianna Padgett who departed this life August 22 1833 
aged 3 years 9 months and 1 1 days 

Small stone marked H P 

PARIS. 

John Paris born November 2d 1777 died July 31 1853 

Meribah wife of John Paris born September 2d 1781 
died March 20th 1823 

PECK 

In memory of John Peck who died the 31 of March 
1746 aged 71 years 

POTTER. 
In memory of Mary Potter wife of Colonel David 
Potter who departed this life the nth day of May in the 
year of our Lord 1783 and in the 54th year of her age 

Leaving her Consort with 2 sons and 5 daughters to 
mourn the loss of the most affectionate wife and tender 
mother 

READ. 

In memory of Dinah Read who died May 5th 1788 
aged 56 years 

I Thess 4 Chap 14 verse For if we believe that Jesus 
died & rose again Even so them also which sleep in 
Jesus will God bring with him 

Here lyeth the body of Joseph Read who departed this 
life the 12th da}"- of November 1755 aged 36 years 

In memory of Thomas Read who departed this life 
March 7 1763 aged about 74 years 



INSCRIPTIONS. 38 

Stones marked J. T. R. 1815 M. T. R. 1813. 

M. R. N. R. 

REEVES. 

In memory of Abraham Reeves who departed this life 
May 21 1761 in the 62nd year of his age 

In memory of Abraham Reeves Elder of this Church 
who departed this life November 2nd 1822 aged 59 years 
3 months and 3 days 

In memory of Damaris Reeves who departed this life 
December i 1771 in the 74th year of her age 

Friends do not weep I only sleep 

Until the Resurrection Day 

Then Christ will call this body away 

In memory of Elizabeth Reeves wife of Alexander 
Reeves dec. who departed this life July 20 1834 aged 72 
years 5 months & 10 days 

In memory of John Reeves Deacon who departed this 
life May 4th 1800 aged 75 years 

In memory of Johnson Reeves who departed this life 
April 2 i8ro aged 58 years 

Alas he's gone to us he has bid adieu 
Anticipating heaven by joys in view 
A world of sorrow he has left behind 
Sickness & pain & met his end resigned 

In memory of Lemuel Reeves who departed this life 
Novr 2d 1777 aged 22 years 

In memory of Mabel Reeves who departed this life 
October 22nd 1813 aged 81 years and 3 months 

In memory of Rachel Reeves who departed this life 
February 6lh 1806 

In memory of Thomas Reeves who was born February 
20th 1729 died May the 22th 1S14 



39 INSCRIPTIONS. 

In memory of Thomas Reeves son of Timothy and 
Jane Reeves of Philadelphia who was drowned in 
the mouth of Stow Creek March i8 182 1 aged 19 years 
6 months and 6 days 

Here lies the body of Zerviah Reeves the wife of 
David Reeves in ye dust I hope to see her rise at the 
resurrection of the just died Novr 15 1747 in ye 54 year 
of her age 

REMINGTON. 
In memory of Sarah Remington and former wife of 
James Bacon She departed this life August 13th 1805 
aged 74 years 

RICHMON. 

Joseph Richraon also Sarah A. Richmon Born April 
2 1795 Died Aug 19 1876 

Childof J. &S. R. Childof J. &S. R. Child of 
J. &S. R. 

SAYRE. 

In memory of Joseph Sayre who departed this life 
June 5 1778 aged 26 years 

R. F. F. on stone near by. 

In memory of Ruth F. wife of Richard G. Sayre who 
departed this life August 15 1847 aged 27 years & 4 
months 

Weep not for me but weep yourselves 
A loving wife and Christian dear 
A bosom friend lies buried here 

SEELEY. 

In memory of Emily Seeley who departed this life 
September 19th 1825 aged 9 years 

In memory of Mason Seeley who departed this life 
May 17th 1821 aged 3 months 



INSCRIPTIONS. 40 

In memory of Mason G. Seely who departed this life 
March 23 1821 aged 37 years 

Small stones near marked Francis, Baker, Willie, 
Charles, Mason. 

In memory of our father Richard Seeley who died on 
his birthday November ist 1846 aged 64 years 
It is appointed unto all men once to die 

In memory of Elizabeth Seeley wife of Richard Seeley 
and daughter of Coin David Moore who departed this 
life March 24th 1821 aged 40 years 

SHEPPARD. 
In memory of Lydia Sheppard wife of Joseph Shep- 
pard was born April 7th 1781 and died June 22nd 1803 
aged 22 years 2 months 15 days 

Ehzabeth B. wife of Smith Sheppard died Nov 2 1846 
in the 29th year of her age 

We mourn not as those without hope 

Rebeccas wife of Smith Sheppard Died Jan 7 1862 
in the 47th year of her age 

He giveth his beloved sleep 

Elizabeth P. daughter of Smith & Rebecca S. Shep- 
pard born Dec 4 1850 died Sept 30 1852 

"He shall gather the lambs in his arms" 
SHUTE. 
In memory of Adam Shute who died March 26 1826 
aged 64 years 5 mo 

In memory of Ann Elizabeth wife of Adam Shute who 
departed this life June loth 1827 in the 68 year of her 
age 

In memory of John Shute son of Adam & Elizabeth 
Shute who died August 19 1822 aged 30 years and 5 
months 



41 INSCRIPTIONS. 

Weep reader weep but not for me 
Repent and to thy Saviour flee 
He died he rose he reigns to save 
O seek him while tis call'd to daj' 
Ere death shall summon thee away 
Ther's no repentance in the grave 

In memory of Charles Shute born Feb 24 1797 died 
July 23 1850 

We all do fade as a leaf 

In memory of Charlotte wife of Charles Shute who 
died May i6th 1826 aged 25 years & 10 m 

Small stones close by marked C. S. H. S. 

Ruth Shute oldest daughter of John and Mary Shute 
died at the residence of her Father in law Daniel M. 
Woodruff Esq Bridgeton September 26 A. D. 1855 in 
the 40th year of her age 

No more confined to darksome realms of night 
No more frail tenant pent in mortal clay 
Now should we rather halt your glorious flight 
And trace your progress in the realms of day 
World's would not bribe you back to tread 
Again life's dreary waste 
To see again your sky o'er spread 
With all the gloomy past 

In memory of Seeley Shute born March 9 1802 died 
April 28 1873 Was ordained Ruling Elder of the Pres- 
bytesiau Church of Greenwich Dec 26 1836 Remained 
an Elder until the time of his death 

And so after he had patiently 
Endured, he obtained the promise 

Rebecca wife of Seeley Shute departed this life March 
2 1832 in the 30th year of her age 



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Sarah wife of Seeley Shnte departed this life May 8 
1844 in the 47th year of her age 

Seeley son of Seeley & Sarah Shute died Sept 28 1834 
aged 8 months & 3 days 

Ebenezer H. son of Seeley & Sarah Shute died Dec 
27 1837 3.^^d 4 months 

Elizabeth wife of Seeley Shute died Dec 13 1882 in the 
85 yr of her age 

SMITH. 

In memory of Ann Maria Smith daughter of Edward 
& Sarah Smith who died August 30 1805 aged 6 months 
& 8 days 

Ere Sin could blight or Sorrow fade 
Death came with Friendly care 
The opening bud to Heaven convey'd 
And bid it blossom there 

lu memory of Samuel Smith who died Deer 2d 1795 
aged 55 years 

In memory of Sarah Smith wife of Samuel Smith 
departed this life Nov 7th 1791 in the 49th year of her 
age 

STATHEM. 
Ercuries Stathem 1808 — 1892 

Our Mother To the memory of Mary J. wife of Er- 
curies Stathem who died April ist 1844 aged 37 years 
The Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away 
Blessed be the name of the Lord 

Ann W. daughter of Ercurius & Mary Stathem born 
November loth 1838 died August 24th 1861 

Calm on the bosom of thy God 
Young spirit rest thee now 



43 INSCRIPTIONS. 

Our little Willie son of E & A Stathem born Aug i 
1854 died May 19 1855 

Joseph, on top of a stone close by 

STRATTON. 

Sacred to the memory of Sarah Stratton who departed 
this life June 3 18 18 aged 5 years 

SUITER. 
My Mother Sarah Suiter died Sept 22 185 1 in the 
75th year of her age 

Tis sweet to believe of the absent we love 

If we miss them below we shall meet them above 

SUTER. 
In memory of Eliza M. Suter born April 2 1805 died 
March i6th i860 ♦ 

TOMLINSON. 

In memory of James Tomlinson who departed this 
life November 3d 1843 in the 56th year of his age 

In memory of Martha M. Tomlinson wife of James 
Tomlinsom who departed this life February 28th 1851 
in the 58th year of her age 

In memory of Joseph Tomlinson who departed this 
life Nov 22nd 1831 in the 35th year of his age 

Farewell dear friend a short farewell 
Till we shall meet again above 
Where endless joy and pleasure dwell 
And trees of life bear fruit of love 

Mary wife of Joseph Tomlinson died April nth 1862 
aged 61 years 

In memory of Francis son of Joseph & Mary Tomlin- 
son who died Aug 14th 1832 aged 7 months 
Happy infant early blest 
Rest in peaceful slumber rest 



INSCRIPTIONS. 44 

In memory of Rebecca H. Tomlinson who departed 
this life January 15 1855 in the 23d year of her age 

Rhoda S. wife of Lewis W. Tomlinson born August 
18 1835 died February 22 1853 

Friend after friend depart 
Who has not lost a friend 
There is no union here of hearts 
That has not here an end 

TONKIN. 

In memory of Rose Ann Tonkin who departed this life 
August 13th 1814 aged 70 years 

TRIMBLE. 
Jno Trimble Co. H 3D N. J, Cav. 

TUBMAN. 

In memory of John Tubman who died Novbr 3 1759 
aged 33 years 

TUNDEN. 
David Tunden died Sept 21 1876 aged rg years 
Young friend follow my precepts 

TYLER. 

To my husband Rev. Benjamin Tyler who died June 
26th 1842 aged 37 years 

The memory of the just is blessed 

A stone marked Richard, near the last. 

Our Mother Mary M. Tyler daughter of Richard 
Seeley and widow of Rev. Benjamin Tyler born July 21 
1807 died Oct 16 1888 

There rernaineth therefore 
a rest to the people of 
God Heb 4 9 



45 INSCRIPTIONS. 

In memory of George B. T3'ler born Dec 2 2d 18 18 
died May 31st 1842 

Them also which sleep in 
Jesus will God bring with him 

WAITHMAN. 

William Waithman died May 4th 1776 aged 38 3'ears 

In memory of Mary the wife of William Waithman 
who departed this life August 7 1774 aged 29 years 

WALLING. 

In memory of Jonathan Walling who died March 28 

1847 aged 69 years 

WARD. 

Memorial of Samuel Ward who departed this life 
February 27 1774 in the 38 year of his age 

This inscription is a small tribute to the memory of 
the once humane generous and just the uniform friend 
the tender husband the assiduous & successful physician 
the lover of his country and the real christian 

The last end of the good man is peace 
WARE. 

In memory of Maskell Ware Esq r who departed this 
life February 13th 1S46 in the eightieth year of his age 

In memory of Hannah widow of Maskell Ware who 
departed this life July 4th A. D. 1859 aged 84 years 9 
months & 14 days 

Mary Ware born Dec 29 1796 died Nov 30 1879 

At Rest 
Maskell Ware born August ist 181 t died March 17th 
1905 

Behold the upright for the end of that man is peace 



INSCRIPTIONS. 46 

Harriet wife of Maskell Ware and daughier of 
Richard & Ellizabeth Seeley born Nov 12th 1809 died 
March 28th 1869 

Having borne the cross 
She now wears the crown 
Rebecca S.Ware born March 23 1846 died April 6 1907 

WATSON. 
And I shall rise also 
Sacred to the memory of Elisabeth Watson born Feb- 
ruary 4 1840 died December 5 1846 

Shed not for her the bitter tear 
Nor give the heart to vain regret 
Tis but the casket that lies here 
The gem that filled it sparkles yet 

In memory of David Wat.son who departed this life 
November the 20th 18 14 aged 29 years 7 month and 2 
days 

In memory of Isaac Watson who died March 6 t8ii 
aged 80 years 

In memory of Abigail wife of Isaac Watson and 
daughter of Maskell Ewing Esq who died October 25 
1798 aged 54 years 

In memory of Sarah daughter of Isaac and Abigail 
Watson who died June 5 1846 aged 7.3 years 

David Watson Jan 13 18 16 Jan 7 r888 

Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord 

Harriet Jones wife of David Watson July 23 1820 
Dec 5 19 1 2 

Children of David & Harriet Watson 
Rebecca K. 1830— 1862 Preston R. 1862— 1884 

Sarah H. daughter of David & Harriet Watson born 

May 28th 1851 died Sept 30th 1857 



47 INSCRIPTJONS. 

Suffer little children 
to come unto me and 
forbid them not for of 
such is the kingdom of heaven 
Sacred to the memory of Samuel L. Watson born 
Sept 29th 1846 died Feb 21st 1848 

It is well with the child 
It is well 

WEATHERBY. 

John Weatherby Sr departed this life May 2 1855 in 
the 87th year of his age 

Anna wife of John Weatherby Sr departed this life 
March 31 1846 in the 72 year of her age 

WELCH. 

In memory of Eliza A. Welch wife of Maurice Welch 
Jr March 12th 1850 in the 22nd year of her age 

WETHMAN. 

In memory of Thomas Wethman who departed this 
life September ye 20th 1748 aged 56 years 

WHITE. 

In memory of Mrs Sarah White the wife of John 
White merchant of Philadelphia and daughter of Alex- 
ander Moore and Sarah his wife who departed this life 
the 1 8th day of October 1770 a few days after the birth 
of her third child in the 23d year of her age 

She lived much desired and 
Died much lamented 
Inexorable death what beauty 
hast thou effaced What expec- 
tation hast thou cut short 



INSCRIPTIONS. 48 

Our souls would learn the heavenly art 
To improve the hours we have 
That we may act the wiser part 
And live beyond the grave 

WILLIAMS. 

In memory of Oliver Henry Williams who departed 
this life August 8th 1828 aged i year and 11 month 
Here as.sign'd to beauty's bloom 
The watch of Henry's tomb 

WINDAL. 

In memory of our sister Ruth J. wife of Thomas 
Windal and daughter of Elias & Hannah Keen who 
departed this life June 8th 1859 aged 26 years 11 months 
and 19 days 

WOOD. 

In memory of Hannah wife of Levi A. Wood who 
departed this life October 11 1833 in the 30th year of 
her age 

Mary Elizabeth daughter of Joseph B. & Matilda 
Wood died June 17 1856 aged 5 years 10 months & 17 
days 

Alas how changed that lovely flower 
Which bloomed and cheered my heart 
Fair fleeting comfort of an hour 
How soon we're called to part 

From adverse blasts and low 'ring storms 
Her favour'd soul He bore 
And with yon bright angelic forms 
She lives to die no more 



49 INSCRIPTIONS. 

Richard M. son of Joseph B. & Matilda Wood died 
August 13 1854 aged 4 months & 13 days 

No pain or grief or anxious fears 
Invades thy bounds, No mortal woes 
Can reach the peaceful sleeper here 
Where angels watch his soft repose 

In memory of Rachel Wood the daughter of Jonathan 
and Milicent Wood who departed this life July i6th 1796 
aged 20 years 

WOODRUFF. - 

In memory of Enos Woodruff who departed this life 
Dec r 23d 1795 in the 76th year of his age 

In memory of Sarah Woodruff relict of Enos Wood- 
ruff who departed this life Januar\' 6th 1799 in the 82nd 
year of her age 

In memory of Enos Woodruff who departed this life 
September 19th 1805 aged 54 years & 5 months 

In memory of Phebe the wife of David Woodruff Sen- 
ior who departed this life November the 3rd 1797 aged 
60 years 

In memory of David Woodruff who died July 3rd 1822 
in the 74th year of his age 

In memory of Elizabeth Woodruff wife of David 
Woodruff who departed this life August 19th 1806 aged 
45 years 

Sacred to the memory of Mary Woodruff daughter of 
Joseph &' Amy Moore died Feb 27 1870 in tlie 79th year 
of her age Married John Shute March 9 18 15 and sur- 
viving him married Daniel M. Woodruff Esq r Oct 30 

1833 



INSCRIPTIONS. 50 

She was an affectionate wife 

A tender mother 

And an exemplary christian 

Her children rise up and call her blessed 
her husband also he praiseth her 

YOUNG. 
Our little Freddie 
Frederick son of Theodore W. & Marj' E. Young 
aged 2 years 

Josephine infant daughter of Newton & Margaret 
Young died May 13 1849 



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